Ebanjo - Posted - 09/30/2008:  15:39:00

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Sonny,
Were you talking about the John Deere hit and miss motor? I've heard'em run. I've done some plowing with a '49 Farmall Cub and a red
belly Ford 8N. Heard Kristin play her chief Saturday at Sparta,Tn. It sounded great.
Eric Ellis

TheChief - Posted - 10/01/2008:  07:02:08

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My mistake Steve...Bill has number 36. I made a mistake once before..I bought a Nash rambler in 1963.

s


Sonny Osborne Banjo Company
chiefbanjo@comcast.net
615-824-0096
web site: www.sonnyosborne.com
"IN GOD WE TRUST"

Woolpersteve - Posted - 10/01/2008:  07:09:39

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Sonny,
Still my offer stands to sell him all rights to the use of Number 35 for 20$. Just the number , not my Chief.
Tomorrow, that price may go up, with the market acting up.
Steve
PS the real #35 continues to impress the heck out of listeners and me !



"The Dude abides"

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Edited by - Woolpersteve on 10/01/2008 07:13:34

TheChief - Posted - 10/01/2008:  07:11:04

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Eric...that's the one. The old man on the farm next to ours had a 40's model John Deere..I think, and it sounded like it had one cylinder. You could hear it running a mile away. He had to start it with a flywheel. I was about 10-11 years old. We had a Farmall F12 at the time, later an H model. I spent a lot of hours with those tractors.
Bobby, my brother, has a Ford Red Belly now that he does some bush hogging with. Good tractors, and, that is a good life.
Kristin is the "real deal."
Memories.

s


Sonny Osborne Banjo Company
chiefbanjo@comcast.net
615-824-0096
web site: www.sonnyosborne.com
"IN GOD WE TRUST"

apherigo - Posted - 10/01/2008:  07:30:52

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As long as we're throwing tactors in... I had 15 acres in Locust, NC,worked it with an Allis-Chalmers WD-45. Only got it stuck in the pond once

Currenty l own two JD 2210's, one for mowing and one for loader work on just 5 acres in the mountains.
Besides picking the Chief there is nothing more satisfying than a full day on the tractor.

Aaron
North Carolina
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Maple Chief #75

Woolpersteve - Posted - 10/01/2008:  07:34:07

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I have no tractor stories .
I repesented Allis Chalmers in a "good tractor gone bad" case once.
It was like a Steven King novel.
Not my client's fault of course.
Steve

"The Dude abides"

TheChief - Posted - 10/01/2008:  07:48:03

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Aaron...I have a 2210 Diesel. Had it for three years and it really does the job. I do nothing with it except grass cutting...about 3+ acres.

Steve:
No deal...$20 simolia's...now that's old timey. (That might not even be a word)
You make the bet, you pay the debt. I tried to tole you!!!
I look forward to seeing your $ in a couple weeks!!!
Really, I look forward to seeing all of you but Steve in particular.

s

Sonny Osborne Banjo Company
chiefbanjo@comcast.net
615-824-0096
web site: www.sonnyosborne.com
"IN GOD WE TRUST"

thkidd - Posted - 10/01/2008:  13:15:23

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quote:

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Originally posted by Ebanjo

Sonny,
Were you talking about the John Deere hit and miss motor? I've heard'em run. I've done some plowing with a '49 Farmall Cub and a red
belly Ford 8N. Heard Kristin play her chief Saturday at Sparta,Tn. It sounded great.
Eric Ellis

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Don't they call those "Johnny Popper" engines? Over the years we had an Allis-Chalmers D-10, a Farmall Cub, a Massey-Ferguson 135, and a Case 470 (which my Dad still has). I wasn't too crazy about farm work, but I loved driving the tractors.

Darrell

"Measure your wealth not by the things you have but by the things for which you would not take money."

Ribstone - Posted - 10/02/2008:  14:09:05

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We had one of those tractors at our farm here in New Mexico, and we always called it the "Poppin' Johnny."

Phil
Osborne Chief #107

TheChief - Posted - 10/02/2008:  19:24:09

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One of the workingest tractors ever made until these high powered diesels came out, but they would drive you insane with that sound.

s


Sonny Osborne Banjo Company
chiefbanjo@comcast.net
615-824-0096
web site: www.sonnyosborne.com
"IN GOD WE TRUST"

ChipL - Posted - 10/02/2008:  19:47:39

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Originally posted by TheChief
....but they would drive you insane with that sound.

s

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Do I sense a connection between Banjo players and single cylinder John Deere's

Poke Chipe''

cardinbanjo - Posted - 10/02/2008:  20:48:59

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We have several old deeres1936 to 1999 the old ones like the A's and B's were 2 cylinders.
Tony

cardinbanjo

skipperick - Posted - 10/02/2008:  22:37:41

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"Sweet Allis Chalmers, I've rode you so long, I feel like I'm glued to your wheel;
Yer rusty exhaust pipe, she hums me a song, that sounds just as bad as I feel."

Apologies to Country Gazette

laceyth9 - Posted - 10/03/2008:  05:52:59

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New thread announcing Kristin as IBMA banjo player of the year.

http://www.banjohangout.org/forum/t...IC_ID=128110

Congrats Kristin.

Tim Lacey (Chief #5)
www.thelaceyfamilybluegrass.com

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Edited by - laceyth9 on 10/03/2008 05:55:35

bhrb75 - Posted - 10/03/2008:  06:07:31

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Talking about tractors, Dad has a 5 horsepower Wheel Horse that he bought in 1979 or 80 and he still maintains a 1/2 acre garden and mows two 1 acre yards with it, that's a tough little machine.

Brandon

"He lives so far back in there, they had to roll ''em Martha White biscuits in in a wheelbar."

Spike2 - Posted - 10/03/2008:  14:12:31

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Hi Folks. Miss me, Chip?

I'm just back from IBMA and had the best time while there. I got to hang out with Grich, Diva, Daniel Grindstaff and a bunch of others, some from the Hang Out. Heard the new Scout that had been set up by Charlie. I was impressed by the tone but still would bet my Chief against it or any other banjo there. Yeah, I'm prejudice a bit. Just like I own the best bulldog in the world, I own the best Chief ever, too.
Ok, ok, I'm doing the duck and cover. Jeesh already.

Hey BanjoStan. Hey SonnyO

Spike2
Proud owner of Greg Rich engraved, Bean Blossom neck, walnut Chief #1

My ex and I divorced over religious reasons. He thought he was God and I didn''t.

Brian - Posted - 10/04/2008:  18:45:30

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Sonny, Sonny, Sonny. You are the man! You've inspired me to start playing seriously again. Thank you. Your playing in this video gives me goose bumps.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXCd_DC7FCQ

Brian

Banjo Stan - Posted - 10/05/2008:  04:11:23

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Nice!
Perfect timing throughout; didn't miss a note and didn't break a sweat!



Stan Robins

ChipL - Posted - 10/05/2008:  08:17:17

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Hey Spikearooo...

Sorry I missed you... I had to be in Philly Friday but ...(Diva don't even begin to say it) I made it down there Saturday for the day.

Despite getting ejected from the RK booth for flat picking the Scout mummers style, I got to catch up with a bunch of folks and enjoyed a great dinner with Greg, Diva (and her better half) along with Ronnie Stoneman.

The only caveat was that Greg drove us all to dinner..... in a minivan....down the wrong side of the road in downtown Nashville....... you can take the guy outta CA but......

Poke Chipe''

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Edited by - ChipL on 10/05/2008 08:21:06

Woolpersteve - Posted - 10/05/2008:  10:57:05

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Hey Sonny,
Kristin's new CD is amazing. Listened all the way back from IBMA to home today ( even stopped at KFC Buffet in LaGrange -yours is being shipped as "Special order parts from F. Neat").
She absolutely stomps Bugle Call Rag right into submission! I had to play that about 5 times in a row .
The cover photos are impressive . Better hire a night crew to keep up with production.
I got to see her at a banjo workshop with some former winners...TT, Sammy...
She is running in the tall grass now , and even being petite is plenty easy to see.
My bet now is that "Second Season " wins Instrumental Album of the Year in 2009...
how much ?

Steve





"The Dude abides"

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Edited by - Woolpersteve on 10/05/2008 13:57:12

TheChief - Posted - 10/05/2008:  12:56:35

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No Bet...I've been ranting and raving about her for the past couple years. I saw the performance of her with Larry Stephenson Band Sat. night at the Station Inn...Nedski came over and sat with me for a couple minutes...He said, "you know the good thing about her playing is she never misses a lick"..so true. She's a wonderful player and truly belongs in the company of "The Big Boys."
Incidentally, Larry has one of the best bands out there right now. Kevin Richardson (Guitar), Kyle Perkins (Bass), Jason Barry (Fiddle), Kristin and Larry. They're good...real good. If you all haven't seen or heard them, you should.

s


Sonny Osborne Banjo Company
chiefbanjo@comcast.net
615-824-0096
web site: www.sonnyosborne.com
"IN GOD WE TRUST"

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Edited by - TheChief on 10/05/2008 13:01:40

TheChief - Posted - 10/05/2008:  13:11:55

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Kristin's Dad was telling me that everyone, after the word got out that she had won, was calling him "Mr. Benson."

s

Sonny Osborne Banjo Company
chiefbanjo@comcast.net
615-824-0096
web site: www.sonnyosborne.com
"IN GOD WE TRUST"

Woolpersteve - Posted - 10/05/2008:  13:54:33

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I had a chance to chat with "Mr Benson" . That is one proud pappa!
A nice man who loves his daughter a ton. I enjoyed meeting him and seeing her again .
I know there is a serious business involved but , man, its fun to see great things happen for nice people.
Made me smile all day.
You can pick 'em Sonny.
Steve

"The Dude abides"

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Edited by - Woolpersteve on 10/06/2008 04:53:46

BanjoDiva - Posted - 10/05/2008:  16:46:49

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This is Poke Chip's new Scout. It sounds great!!!



Diva

BanjoDiva - Posted - 10/05/2008:  16:49:51

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quote:

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Originally posted by laceyth9

New thread announcing Kristin as IBMA banjo player of the year.

http://www.banjohangout.org/forum/t...IC_ID=128110

Congrats Kristin.

Tim Lacey (Chief #5)
www.thelaceyfamilybluegrass.com

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She done good Chief!!!!




Diva

BanjoDiva - Posted - 10/05/2008:  16:55:15

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Originally posted by ChipL

Hey Spikearooo...

.(Diva don't even begin to say it)[/i] ...

...I got to catch up with a bunch of folks and enjoyed a great dinner with Greg, Diva (and her better half) along with Ronnie Stoneman.

The only caveat was that Greg drove us all to dinner..... in a minivan....down the wrong side of the road in downtown Nashville....... you can take the guy outta CA but......

Poke Chipe''

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Back on your papers, boy!!! Sorry Chip, couldn't resist!

Chip speaks the truth. Other than almost getting killed when Greg decided to open up a can of European rules of the road, we had a spectacular evening with the First Lady of Banjo. Sorry Chip, the dinner pictures are on YOUR camera, all I have are the ones at the RK booth....



Diva

Spike2 - Posted - 10/05/2008:  17:44:46

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I'm so envious of your dinner companion, Ms. Stoneman herself. I think I would have had to pinch myself all through dinner to be sure I wasn't dreaming. What a treat, you lucky ones. Did Greg behave? Oh, what am I asking?? LOL

See you in a couple of weeks.

quote:

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Originally posted by ChipL

Hey Spikearooo...

Sorry I missed you... I had to be in Philly Friday but ...(Diva don't even begin to say it) I made it down there Saturday for the day.

Despite getting ejected from the RK booth for flat picking the Scout mummers style, I got to catch up with a bunch of folks and enjoyed a great dinner with Greg, Diva (and her better half) along with Ronnie Stoneman.

The only caveat was that Greg drove us all to dinner..... in a minivan....down the wrong side of the road in downtown Nashville....... you can take the guy outta CA but......

Poke Chipe''

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Spike2
Proud owner of Greg Rich engraved, Bean Blossom neck, walnut Chief #1

My ex and I divorced over religious reasons. He thought he was God and I didn''t.

ChipL - Posted - 10/05/2008:  18:15:18

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..... yea well.... I'll get to those pic's shortly.

I'm into the full fledged "pouty act" with my wife at the moment after my youngest daughter threw me under the bus by announcing that "Daddy got another banjo"........

I tole 'em that Greg made me bring it home for Nashcamp but she said something about me using that line before.....

Spikearoo you already know your answer to the question about Greg at dinner

As kind of a Country Music history buff it was fascinating listening to Ronnie share stories from back in the day. That said, Greg made me pull his finger (kind of pinky swear) that I wouldn't post anything soo........ y'all gonna have to wait and check Divia's column in the upcoming Banjo Newsletter editions

Poke Chipe''

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Edited by - ChipL on 10/05/2008 18:26:39

ChipL - Posted - 10/05/2008:  18:17:09

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Banjo Stan we need to book Rm 105 at that Comfort Inn for Thursday nite - it's a suite across the walkway from the breakfast room that's huge. We could fit everyone in there for all of Kathy's 325 verses of Jessie James after the Station Inn....
Well most everyone ....
we might have to ask the midwest crew stand in the suite's hot tub if it get's too crowded.....

Poke Chipe''

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Edited by - ChipL on 10/05/2008 18:32:43

Banjo Stan - Posted - 10/06/2008:  04:05:31

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Sounds good to me Poke Chipe!
Hey Spike, you going to dinner Thursday?



Stan Robins

BlondeChief - Posted - 10/06/2008:  11:54:06

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Hey Diva,
Call Cindy at NashCamp: 615 952 4040.
Thanks!

Pick more, whine less.
NashCamp Bluegrass & Songwriting Camps, Inc.
615 952 4040

BanjoDiva - Posted - 10/06/2008:  15:54:18

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quote:

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Originally posted by BlondeChief

Hey Diva,
Call Cindy at NashCamp: 615 952 4040.
Thanks!

Pick more, whine less.
NashCamp Bluegrass & Songwriting Camps, Inc.
615 952 4040

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Cindy, just sent you an email. Let me know if you don't get it.


Diva

kathy315 - Posted - 10/06/2008:  16:33:03

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I thought the jam was going to be IN the hot tub?! Yikes...And it was only 324 verses,and if I recall correctly,Andrea was in it as well..haha..I'll be at the vineyard Thursday night..The manager at the Comfort Inn won't let me back there since I messed up all those key cards and locks..who knew?!
A few of us have been emailing songs/ lyric sheets to do for the jam,I did print up some copies of some stuff,too in case anyone wants to sing along..if anyone has some good stuff,bring some copies down!!


RB3
www.massbluegrass.org

Spike2 - Posted - 10/06/2008:  18:40:29

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Hey BanjoStan, L., M., N., O.,

Yes, unless something happens, I"ll be seeing you and the Chipe' soon and I can't wait. I had such a good time visiting with you two last year. I may even hang around and go to the Station Inn after dinner if you guys go. I'm thinkin' it over.

I still can't believe I missed having dinner with Ms. Stoneman.




Spike2
Proud owner of Greg Rich engraved, Bean Blossom neck, walnut Chief #1

My ex and I divorced over religious reasons. He thought he was God and I didn''t.

BlondeChief - Posted - 10/07/2008:  11:18:59

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Hi all,
Newsflash!
We've had a cancellation for a female at NashCamp's Fall Banjo Retreat October 17-19. Give me a call if you'd like to attend: 615 952 4040.
Your humble and obedient director,
Cindy
615 952 4040

Pick more, whine less.
NashCamp Bluegrass & Songwriting Camps, Inc.
615 952 4040

bevans - Posted - 10/07/2008:  12:06:45

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Second news flash: here's the lineup for the Station Inn show at 9 p.m. on Thursday, October 15th:

Alan Munde, Ned Luberecki, Charlie Cushman and Bill Evans: banjos
Roland White: mandolin and vocals
Chris Jones: guitar and vocals
Mike Witcher: dobro
Megan Lynch: fiddle and vocals
Jon Weisberger: bass

We should have a great time! See you soon,

Bill

www.nativeandfine.com
www.myspace.com/billevansandmeganlynch
www.myspace.com/billevansstringsummit
www.nativeandfinerecords.com

Woolpersteve - Posted - 10/07/2008:  12:11:52

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Quick ,Bill edit your post to read on Thursday October "16th" so some jerk doesnt point out the error for you.
Steve

"The Dude abides"

apherigo - Posted - 10/07/2008:  12:16:48

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I don't think anyone would point out that Bill got the date completely wrong and that it should be the 16th instead of the 15th.

He's just ahead of his time.

Aaron
North Carolina
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Maple Chief #75

Woolpersteve - Posted - 10/07/2008:  12:18:03

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Too late
Steve

"The Dude abides"

Banjo Stan - Posted - 10/07/2008:  14:24:16

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Oh Boy!
The Station Inn's gonna Rock (in a Bluegrass kinda way)! Can't Wait!



Stan Robins

Spike2 - Posted - 10/07/2008:  15:04:11

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quote:

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Originally posted by Banjo Stan

Oh Boy!
The Station Inn's gonna Rock (in a Bluegrass kinda way)! Can't Wait!



Stan Robins

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I sure hope I can figure out how to use this new GPS system I have by the time the 15th/16th rolls around. Which date is it again Gnashville is harder to figure out to drive in than ever with all the one way/no way/ my way or the highway streets. I want to stay around after dinner and hit the Inn to experience this great line up. Someone would show me how to get back to the freeway to Murfreesboro direction if need be. I think.

Spike2
Proud owner of Greg Rich engraved, Bean Blossom neck, walnut Chief #1

My ex and I divorced over religious reasons. He thought he was God and I didn''t.

BanjoDiva - Posted - 10/08/2008:  04:41:40

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Originally posted by Spike2

I still can't believe I missed having dinner with Ms. Stoneman.

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We wouldn't have had dinner with her either if we hadn't been rudely un-invited to our prior dinner engagement. But it worked out in two ways -- I got to have dinner with Roni, and I now know who not to ever buy a banjo from.

Diva

Spike2 - Posted - 10/08/2008:  19:35:56

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Deever, you were in better company as it turned out, for sure.
Color me green, girl, color me green. Grich, Stoneman, Poke Chipe and Mr. Deever. You were in good company. Cause Damn!

Spike2
Proud owner of Greg Rich engraved, Bean Blossom neck, walnut Chief #1

My ex and I divorced over religious reasons. He thought he was God and I didn''t.

BanjoDiva - Posted - 10/09/2008:  07:32:30

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quote:

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Originally posted by Spike2

Deever, you were in better company as it turned out, for sure.
Color me green, girl, color me green. Grich, Stoneman, Poke Chipe and Mr. Deever. You were in good company. Cause Damn!

Spike2
Proud owner of Greg Rich engraved, Bean Blossom neck, walnut Chief #1

My ex and I divorced over religious reasons. He thought he was God and I didn''t.

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Spike, I'm about to send you a picture of our dinner group. It officially belongs to Chip so if he wants it posted he'll have to do it.

Diva

TheChief - Posted - 10/09/2008:  09:23:22

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Man...is it getting close to Banjer time in Tennessee, or what?

s

Sonny Osborne Banjo Company
chiefbanjo@comcast.net
615-824-0096
web site: www.sonnyosborne.com
"IN GOD WE TRUST"

ChipL - Posted - 10/09/2008:  09:34:30

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oops .... here you go.




Greg was messing with my iPhone so all the shots are all fuzzy for some reason


Poke Chipe''

Ronnie - Posted - 10/09/2008:  09:38:36

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Man, it's always Banjer time in Tennessee!!

www.bobbythompsonbanjo.com

Spike2 - Posted - 10/09/2008:  09:40:15

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Man! I'm bright green right now while looking at this picture. There's a place for me right next to Fred and everthang!

Spike2
Proud owner of Greg Rich engraved, Bean Blossom neck, walnut Chief #1

My ex and I divorced over religious reasons. He thought he was God and I didn''t.

Tyler8 - Posted - 10/09/2008:  12:20:28

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Originally posted by TheChief

Man...is it getting close to Banjer time in Tennessee, or what?

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It sure is, Chief. I'm really looking forward to it.



Tyler